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Next Level HumanSpirituality, Science & Synchronicity with LaRosa Johnson & Nicole Spencer- Ep. 297Send us a textIn this episode of the Next Level Human podcast, Dr. Jade Teta engages in a deep conversation with colleagues LaRosa Johnson and Nicole Spencer about the evolving landscape of spirituality and consciousness. They explore the intersection of traditional religious beliefs, new age philosophies, and a more scientific approach to understanding consciousness. Each guest shares their personal journey, highlighting the importance of synchronicities, intuition, and the tools that help them connect with a higher source. The discussion emphasizes the significance of love, connection, and the quest for meaning in life, encouraging listeners to explore...
2025-08-1749 minNext Level HumanRoot Cause Medicine & Neuroendocrine Dysfunction With Megan Lyons- Ep. 276Send us a textSummaryIn this episode of the Next Level Human Podcast, Dr. Teta interviews Megan Lyons, a nutrition consultant, about the neuroendocrine-immune system and its impact on overall health. They discuss the effects of stress, exercise, and nutrition on the body, as well as the symptoms and signs of neuroendocrine dysfunction. Megan shares her personal journey of overcoming adrenal hormonal dysfunction and how it led her to focus on real nutrition. They also explore the role of the hypothalamus in regulating the endocrine system and the importance of addressing the root...
2024-08-2352 minNext Level HumanExercise Snacking: Boost Your Health in Minutes a Day- Ep. 265Send us a textIn this episode of The Next Level Human post Dr. Jade Teta discusses the concept of exercise snacks, which refers to short bursts of physical activity spread throughout the day. He explains that these bursts, also known as VILPA or VIPA, can be as short as 30 seconds or as long as three minutes. Dr. Teta shares his personal experience with exercise snacks and how he incorporated them into his daily routine. He also discusses the benefits of exercise snacks, including their potential to reduce all-cause mortality, cancer mortality risk, and cardiovascular death risk...
2024-05-2131 minNext Level HumanReprogramming Unconscious Stories: Transformation and Understanding Stuck Patterns- Ep. 256Send us a textHave you ever caught yourself wondering why you make the choices you do, or why certain habits seem almost impossible to break? You're not alone, and this episode is dedicated to unwinding the psychological narratives that are tightly knit into our identity and beliefs. Embark on a transformative journey with Dr. Jade Teta as he helps you pull at the threads of the stories you've told yourself from childhood, stories that dictate your actions in ways you might never have noticed. Dr Jade's shares some of his own tales of abandonment and mistrust...
2024-03-0227 minNext Level HumanHow 10K Steps Can Transform Your Health- Ep. 247Send us a textUnlock the secret to a healthier you with just a simple step—literally! In this eye-opening video, we delve into the underrated powerhouse of health and weight loss: walking. Discover why 10K steps a day isn't just a number but a transformative journey for your body and mind. 🚶♂️✨As Next Level Human, Dr. Jade Teta, takes you through this insightful exploration, you'll learn the science behind how walking eclipses rigorous exercise when it comes to sustainable health benefits. From reducing stress hormones like cortisol to improving insulin sensitivity, walking is the gentle giant...
2023-12-2245 minNext Level HumanNavigating Life's Storms: Practical Strategies for Overcoming Difficult Times- Ep. 244Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Jade Teta discusses how to get through tough times. He shares his personal experience of going through a difficult time and the challenges he faced. Dr. Teta emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and validating someone's feelings when they are going through a tough time. He explains the law of humanity and empathy, which involves accepting that it is normal to feel negative emotions during difficult times. Dr. Teta also discusses the dangers of toxic negativity and toxic positivity and suggests finding a balance between the two. He provides strategies...
2023-12-0849 minNext Level HumanHow To Let Go Of Anger, Resentment, and Hurt- Ep. 239Send us a textAll humans deal with anger, resentment, and hurt. Not all of us are able to let go of the feelings this suffering creates. And if we can't let go and move on our growth and potential are stifled. We all know someone who went through a difficult time and was degraded by it. We also can point to examples where people learned, grew, and elevated as a result. In this episode, Dr. Jade unpacks the three paths we can follow when hurt— the villain, the victim, and the victor (hero). He makes the ca...
2023-10-2756 minNext Level HumanBecoming a Next Level Human with Lunden Souza - Ep. 237Send us a textEver thought of how your struggles could be transformed into a significant source of personal growth and global contribution? Join in and navigate this intriguing concept with Dr. Jade Teta as he sits down with Lunden Souza as they discuss making a lifestyle shift towards becoming a 'Next Level Human'. They delve into the concept of suffering and its potential transformation into meaning, exploring how our perceptions of our struggles can shape our reality. Dr. Jade guides you through the developmental stages of a Next Level Human, discussing the crucial role...
2023-10-131h 09Next Level HumanIssues Around Functional Medicine With Erin Holt - Ep. 236Send us a textJoin Dr. Jade and Erin Holt, a seasoned functional nutritionist, as they unpack the realities of functional medicine. Listen in as Eric shares her personal journey to becoming a functional nutritionist and the contentious relationship between dietetics and the American Beverage Association. Erin walks you through her unique approach that harmonizes nutrition with energy work, empowering individuals to become their own healers. Learn about how functional medicine is employed to trace and address the root cause of physical and mental health conditions and guide people to their most fulfilled lives. Erin...
2023-10-061h 07Next Level HumanHow To Manifest - Ep. 235Send us a textYou're about to unlock the secrets of the universe itself, as Dr. Jade explains the mystical concept of manifestation, that magical process where dreams become reality. This episode will change your whole perception of reality and arm you with practical tools to sculpt your destiny. Today Dr. Jade is peeling back the veil on manifestation, analyzing how our history shapes our destiny and examining the importance of healing old wounds in order to truly manifest our desires. Dr. Jade discusses the potency of intention in goal-setting, and why visualization may not...
2023-09-291h 04Next Level HumanPreloads Postloads And Binge Eating - Ep. 234Send us a textHave you ever felt strangled by those intense, almost unbearable food cravings? You know, the kind that makes you feel like a ravenous wolf, ready to devour everything in sight? Years ago, Dr. Jade was caught in a vicious cycle of overeating, an experience that taught him the critical lesson of individuality when it comes to health and fitness. In our relentless quest for healthier lifestyles, we often overlook the extraordinary power of protein. Protein can be a game-changer in your efforts to overcome binge-eating and manage those pesky post-meal cravings. T...
2023-09-2230 minNext Level HumanAdvanced Metabolism Topics with Jeff Hoehn - Ep. 233Send us a textIn this engaging episode, Dr. Jade is excited to share his conversation with Jeff Hoehn, originally aired on his podcast, The Mind Muscle Connection. Dr. Jade shares his background in the fitness industry, his choice of pursuing naturopathic medicine over traditional medical school, and the significant gaps in nutrition, exercise, and psychology courses in medical school curriculums. This conversation highlights the value of lifestyle medicine and the distinctive training approach of Dr. Jade’s training as a naturopathic doctor. Join in this episode as Dr. Jade and Jeff examine the complexities of...
2023-09-151h 09Next Level HumanA Discussion On Trauma With Justin Janoska - Ep. 232Send us a textHave you ever wondered how your past traumas might be influencing your present life? In this episode, Dr. Jade welcomes the insightful Justin Janoska to the podcast, and together they embark on a journey through the labyrinth of trauma, its potential impacts, and the clues our bodies might be giving us about past traumas. Together, they attempt to redefine trauma, not just as major life-altering events but also as minor instances that subtly shape us and influence our growth. This conversation with Justin Janoska takes an in-depth look at the often-overlooked...
2023-09-0850 minNext Level HumanAwakening To Nondualism – Ep. 229Send us a textPrepare to challenge your usual thinking patterns and embrace a mindset that moves beyond duality and binary perspectives. This episode of the Next Level Human podcast promises to introduce you to the concept of non-dualistic thinking, a philosophy grounded in the Taoist belief of viewing the world not in opposites, but as an interconnected web of relationships. Dr. Jade unpacks the limitations of dualistic thinking and the dysfunction it can create, offering intriguing insights that could help us navigate a more peaceful and connected existence. Dr. Jade will take you deep...
2023-08-1842 minNext Level HumanMetabolic 10 Foods – Ep. 228Send us a textPrepare to revolutionize the way you approach nutrition and body transformation as Dr. Jade unpacks the Metabolic 10 system - a unique model that he has designed, focusing on 10 food categories. Promising to satiate hunger and maintain lean body composition, Dr. Jade is talking about soups, salads, scrambles, shakes, smoothies, stir fries, skillets, spices, sours, and yes, some of your favorite food too! Dr. Jade highlights the benefits of enhancing these meals with lean proteins, low sugar fruits, and low starch, low fat vegetables. We talk about how to make nutrient dense...
2023-08-1141 minNext Level HumanThe Healing Power of Writing With Emily Gough - Ep. 227Send us a textImagine being able to process your deepest emotions, rewrite your personal narratives, and experience profound personal growth, all through the power of writing. As Emily and Jade share the journey of penning their book on relationships, you'll uncover how the act of writing can help you navigate the stormy seas of your innermost feelings. Listen in as they reveal how they overcame the emotional challenges, their differing relationship styles, and personal narratives to write a hundred thousand words in just ten days. Ever wondered how you can use writing as a...
2023-08-041h 07Next Level HumanBecoming A Health Coach with Laura Rupsis and Erin Power – EP. 226Send us a textUnlock the secrets of a thriving health coaching business with industry experts, Erin Power and Laura Rupsis. This episode is a treasure trove of insights that will redefine your understanding of health coaching, shatter misconceptions, and illuminate the path to success in this rapidly evolving field. We promise you an enlightening discussion that goes beyond the usual 'eat right and exercise' mantra, to delve into individual barriers to success, the psychology of unhealthy habits, and the art of navigating complex social situations. Get ready for a deep dive into the intricacies o...
2023-07-281h 05Next Level HumanMetabolism, Identity, and Purpose with Jessie Golden – Ep. 222Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Jade and Jessie Golden take you through a conversation about metabolism, identity, and the processes of discovering our purpose. You will learn how stress and emotional issues affect weight loss, the connection between metabolism and traumas, how to shift our identity according to the person we want to become, and how to be authentic to find purpose - in all areas of life. In addition, they talk about masculine and feminine energy and how men might have some difficulties expressing their feminine side, which leads to them...
2023-06-301h 14Next Level HumanMeeting Your Future Self – Ep. 220Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Jade talks about the idea of becoming your future self in the best way possible. From a young age, we are filled with seed stories. Seed stories are combinations of experiences, lessons, traumas, and emotions we had as kids. You want your future self to unwind these stories that your child and teenage versions wrote, so you can stop the same patterns and the same struggles and become a better adult. When it comes to your future self, you should start creating this new version now. We...
2023-06-1657 minNext Level HumanTraits of the Next Level Man: From Penis to Purpose with Ali Gilbert – Ep. 219Send us a textIn this episode of Next Level Human Podcast, Dr. Jade teams up with Ali Gilbert to talk all things men and masculinity. Modern men are going through certain changes: research shows that testosterone levels have decreased for the last 20 years. On the other hand, research also shows that the average penis size has been increasing. What is the correlation there? What is the connection between these two statistics? In addition, Dr. Jade and Ali talk about the importance of men letting their feminine side show, being open and sensitive, and being...
2023-06-091h 05Next Level HumanMetabolic Flexibility with Dr. Mike T. Nelson – Ep. 213Send us a textIn this episode of Next Level Human Podcast, Dr. Jade welcomes Dr. Mike T. Nelson to discuss all the details of human performance and how metabolism works during weight loss. Dr. Mike is a Human Performance Specialist and Fitness and Nutrition Educator, and understanding these nuances has been one of his projects throughout his 18-year career. In order to look better and perform better, it’s crucial to understand the role that calories and macronutrients (protein, carbohydrate, and fats) play in our bodies. Balancing the three is the key to achieving a...
2023-04-281h 10Next Level HumanOrganizing Nutritional Frameworks – Ep. 203Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Jade talks about nutrition and how you can optimize your eating habits. People tend to be confused by so much information about this topic but some aspects of nutrition need to be prioritized. First, we need to understand that nutrition works differently for each one of us. Our personality, lifestyle, stress levels, and routine can all influence our diet. Dr. Jade highlights that in general terms we all need to be paying attention to the quality and quantity of food. It’s not good for our bodies to...
2023-02-1734 minNext Level HumanHow to Create Life-Changing Experiences – Ep. 200Send us a textIn this episode of Next Level Human Podcast, Dr. Jade explains the concept of being happy and feeling fulfilled by having different experiences. We all understand that happiness is not a permanent feeling; it’s not something that we feel at all times, day after day. Happiness is achieved during certain moments of life, depending on the context. What other feeling is actually permanent? Fulfillment is a very important emotion that we can carry with us throughout our whole lives. And in order to feel fulfilled, it’s important to consider what...
2023-01-2746 minNext Level HumanOn Consciousness – Ep. 198Send us a textIn this episode of Next Level Human Podcast, Dr. Jade Teta elucidates the concept of consciousness. What it means to have consciousness and what it means to be aware that we as human beings have consciousness. By definition, consciousness means the state of being awake and aware of our surroundings, but spiritually and even scientifically, the word has other meanings. When we talk about consciousness, some studies are very firm on its connection with metaphysics. A lot of the debate around spiritualism and the power of the universe also relates to...
2023-01-1349 minNext Level HumanMetabolism 101: A Review – Ep. 197Send us a textFor most of us, we know how our body works, how and when we should be eating, and the basics to gain muscle or lose weight. On the other hand, there is something that is not taken into account very often: metabolism. In this episode, Dr. Jade is giving a lecture at a local CrossFit studio where he talks about the basics of metabolism and how we can understand it in a way that helps us reach our goals. Dr. Jade explains that things like stress levels, sleep, and hunger, are...
2023-01-061h 18Next Level HumanOn Male Struggles with Emily Gough – Ep. 192Send us a textJoin this episode of Next Level Human Podcast as Dr. Jade and Emily Gough discuss the roles given to men over the years, and how it affects their actions and behaviors. On the other hand, it’s also interesting to note the influence that women have on these same actions and behaviors. However, both men and women are part of a larger group – the human group – so it’s important to see the whole situation from that angle as well. Dr. Jade and Emily highlight that the differences between males and females...
2022-12-021h 21Next Level HumanOn Contentment with Danny Coleman – Ep. 191Send us a textWelcome to another episode of Next Level Human Podcast. As a follow-up to the previous episode, Dr. Jade and Danny Coleman continue talking about connection but focusing on the contentment part of it. We all feel, to a greater or lesser extent, moments of contentment throughout life and it’s really important to highlight these moments now and then to have a more fulfilled and joyful life. One of the most incredible aspects of life is that we tend to get happier as we get older, or at least more content. Ma...
2022-11-251h 10Next Level HumanOn Connection with Danny Coleman – Ep. 190Send us a textIn this episode of Next Level Human Podcast, Dr. Jade welcomes Danny Coleman. Danny is the co-author of Next Level Tribe and today he gives his perspective on what it really means to create a human connection with another individual. Dr. Jade and Danny talk about the many ways to create deep connections: being approachable, asking questions, being kind, smiling at someone… these are all great ways to start creating meaningful connections, but it is one thing to start and another thing to maintain. Another important factor when it comes to creat...
2022-11-1858 minNext Level HumanMetabolism Made Simple with Sam Miller – Ep. 188Send us a textIn this episode of Next Level Human Podcast, Dr. Jade has an interesting conversation on metabolism, different strategies for nutrition, and different approaches to weight loss with Sam Miller. Sam is someone who has been on the show before and provides incredible content online along the same lines as Dr. Jade. Today, he shares his perspective on these topics and on several other ones for those looking to be healthier. Sam highlights two major issues when it comes to weight loss for most people: a) they use the same strategy that...
2022-11-041h 16Next Level HumanHRT and TRT Part 1 with Joe Miller – Ep. 180Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Jade Teta has a conversation with Dr. Joe Miller. They talk about the importance of balanced hormones in relation to a healthy lifestyle and weight loss goals. Hormones are an important biomarker for every individual to know whether or not they are living an optimized, healthy life. Hormonal imbalance can be indicated by low energy levels, hunger, cravings, and even a lack of sleep. Talking specifically about estrogen and progesterone, Dr. Jade explains that essential female hormones can directly impact fat burn. For instance, estrogen acts as...
2022-09-091h 13Next Level HumanOn Body Recompositioning – Ep. 176Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Jade explains some good practices if you are trying to lose fat while also building (or maintaining) muscle mass, also called ‘body recomposition’. First, it’s important to know that individuals who are just starting in the gym will accomplish body recomposition easier than those who are intermediate or advanced lifters. Secondly, when it comes to nutrition, people who are trying to lose fat while building muscle should be focusing on a few key things: protein intake – extremely important to give the muscle a reason to maintain its shap...
2022-08-1240 minNext Level HumanOn Hate and Hurting – Ep. 174Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Jade talks about the concept of using the things that once hurt us – and the hate derived from them – to be better people. It’s important to remember that we all have a choice: we can be destroyed and worn out by those hurtful experiences or we can use them as fuel to become heroes. This concept also creates a connection between staying in the “base level” stage and achieving the “next level” stage. In addition, Dr. Jade explains that we can all use hurt in life the same way a...
2022-07-2941 minNext Level HumanOn a New Diet Strategy – Ep. 173Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Jade talks about the connection between metabolism and stress, weight loss activities, and also a new approach to dieting, which main idea is inspired by a study. In this study, a group of men was given only 300 calories to be consumed daily (in two different forms). They also had to walk several miles during the day (slow walks). The weight loss results after 4 days were profound. On metabolism and stress, Dr. Jade explains that the metabolism’s main responsibility is to keep you alive and for that re...
2022-07-2246 minNext Level HumanOn Naturopathic vs. Conventional Medical School – Ep. 171Send us a textIn this episode of Next Level Human Podcast, Dr. Jade talks more about his background: his experience as a personal trainer, his degrees and certifications, and the early stages of his career as a practitioner of naturopathic medicine. To contribute to the discussion, he welcomes his colleague Tracy whose similar interest in naturopathy made the two of them connect through social media. Diving deep into the curriculum of his own education, Dr. Jade talks about what inspired him to follow the medical path, what interests he had as a student that...
2022-07-0857 minNext Level HumanOn Metabolic Toggles – Ep. 168Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Jade shares the audio version of chapter 5 of his book ‘Next Level Metabolism’. In this chapter, Dr. Jade explains how your metabolism will respond to each one of the combinations you can make with training and dieting. There are four toggles when it comes to metabolism: eat more and exercise more, eat less and exercise less, eat more and exercise less, and eat less and exercise more. Each one of these four modalities serves a specific goal, works with specific types of metabolism, and is better for spec...
2022-06-1746 minNext Level HumanOn Being a Hero – Ep. 167Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Jade talks about the dynamics of being a hero every day. We all go through a journey in life where we find ourselves having to prove we “can do it” all the time. Also, human beings deal with problems constantly, are constantly feeling pressure from the external environment, and sometimes face extreme difficulties such as being on the streets, having addictions, suffering abuse, etc. Making a parallel with a personal story, Dr. Jade questions what is like to be a hero, what it means to be a hero...
2022-06-1044 minNext Level HumanNext Level Metabolism Chapter One – Ep. 166Send us a textIn this special episode, Dr. Jade shares with the Next Level Human Podcast listeners the first chapter of his upcoming book ‘Next Level Metabolism’. You will listen to the audible version of Chapter One and find out everything you need to know in order to comprehend metabolism and how it can work for you. Oftentimes seen as something hard to understand, metabolism can actually help you reach your goals in a smart way. It’s important to know that if you are not getting results when it comes to your weight loss...
2022-06-0451 minNext Level HumanOn Building Muscle While Burning Fat – Ep. 163Send us a textIn this episode of Next Level Human Podcast, Dr. Jade gives a thorough overview on the process of building muscle while burning fat. This process is doable – research says – but it’s important to know the right way and most importantly: the right variables. The concept of Body Recomposition is different from going through separate ‘phases’ of building muscle and losing fat, commonly known as ‘bulking’ and ‘cutting’. Dr. Jade also explains that it will be easier for beginners to do this, simply because they haven’t been exercising and dieting for too long. A more e...
2022-05-1359 minNext Level HumanOn Social Interaction and Coaching with Danny Coleman – Ep. 161Send us a textWelcome to this week’s episode of Next Level Human Podcast. This week’s topics vary from coaching skills to how to have good communication and social interactions. To explain these ideas, Dr. Jade talks about the concept of The Morpheus Effect, which is basically the idea of someone (a coach, a friend, or a mentor) seeing sort of a hidden purpose (or hidden potential) in someone when even the person doesn’t see it. Featuring this episode we have Danny Coleman, one of Dr. Jade’s oldest friends and colleagues. Danny is...
2022-04-291h 07Next Level HumanOn Death (The Principle of Memento Mori) – Ep. 155Send us a textDeath is perhaps the only certainty we have in life. No matter how you have been living your life, who you have been connecting with, or what actions you have been taking, death is coming for you – but it should not be a thing to fear. In fact, we don’t have a problem with death; we have a problem with fearing death, which is why we don’t like to talk about it throughout our lifespan. Remember you must die. In this episode of Next Level Human Podcast, you will listen...
2022-03-181h 16Next Level HumanOn The Thyroid – Ep. 152Send us a textIn this episode of Next Level Human Podcast, Dr. Jade talks about the adrenal and thyroid glands. Our body is in constant flow, and to achieve certain goals, like weight loss for example, it’s a good idea to check some other things besides exercise levels and nutrition. The adrenal and thyroid glands play a huge role in this, and are very affected by other variables like stress, toxins, immune system malfunctioning, etc. The consequences of this negative impact are the well-known mood disorders. You may feel brain fog, lethargy, a co...
2022-02-2849 minNext Level HumanOn Eating, Tasting, Moving, and Exercise – Ep. 151Send us a textIn this episode of Next Level Human Podcast, Dr. Jade talks about the different metabolic states that humans can go through depending on exercise levels, eating choices (quantity of food and quality of food), and overall daily habits. For instance, the most common practice to lose weight is eating less while exercising more, which can be effective – and it is – but only if used for short periods of time. On the same note, metabolism is also affected by stress levels in the body. Metabolism can handle stress, but again, only for short periods of t...
2022-02-1931 minNext Level HumanOn Perception and Ayahuasca – Ep. 150Send us a textIn this episode of Next Level Human Podcast, Dr. Jade takes you through his own experience with Ayahuasca. Sharing his own experience with details, Dr. Jade talks about what the whole situation meant for him, how it somehow allowed old feelings of control and power to surface, what the physical sensations felt like, and what lessons he took from thinking, feeling, and dreaming that way. In addition, you will also listen to an inspiring discussion on purpose. To find true purpose in life, it’s important to get out of our com...
2022-02-111h 10Next Level HumanOn the Book Next Level Metabolism - Ep. 147Send us a textIn this episode of Next Level Human podcast, Dr. Jade speaks about the ideas and concepts that will be present in his upcoming book “Next Level Metabolism”, highlighting all the details of what’s going to be discussed there and all the topics that will be included. The book will be an important read for those wanting to understand the language of metabolism in an easy and simple way. Through this new project, Dr. Jade will be making difficult concepts easier to comprehend. Not only that, the book will also cover differ...
2022-01-2248 minNext Level HumanOn New Years and Change - Ep. 146Send us a textIn this episode of Next Level Human podcast, Dr. Jade speaks about the concept of true change. In order to leave behind who we currently are and become someone we want to be, it’s common to make a list of changes that need to happen, or habits that we must adopt, or new behaviors we need to reproduce, and just try to implement these things daily. None of these matter, if we don’t change inside. Dr. Jade dives deep into the idea that in order to change, we need to fi...
2022-01-1446 minNext Level HumanTraining with the Menstrual Cycle – Ep. 143Send us a textIn this episode of Next Level Human podcast, Dr. Jade dives deep into the menstrual cycle, and its connection with exercising, dieting, weight loss, and performance. The period in which a menstrual cycle happens is usually 28 days, which is considered the most common, although a variation of that number is perfectly normal for each woman is different. Dr. Jade also explains that there are different phases within the menstrual cycle, which is specifically correlated with estrogen levels, progesterone levels, and the effect of these two hormones in the body. You will...
2021-12-2442 minNext Level HumanOn Stress - Ep. 140Send us a textStress is one of the main components that affect our health and metabolism. When stress levels are high enough to the point that it’s harmful, it’s important to identify and understand the origins of the stress. It’s also important to try and find solutions or coping mechanisms that will help lower our stress levels. There are a lot of tactics and strategies that can help to manage stress, it’s only a matter of finding what works best for you. In this episode, Dr. Jade talks about stress levels a...
2021-11-261h 00Next Level HumanConfident Detachment with Emily Gough – Ep. 132Send us a textJoin Dr. Jade Teta and Emily Gough in this episode of the Next Level Human podcast as they talk about confident detachment and the idea of controlling only what is in our power to control. The concept of confident detachment involves being aware that how you organically show up in a relationship can be different from how other people show up, and managing your expectations about it to not be frustrated is the first step to preserve yourself and your emotions. Emily, who is a Coach, Speaker, and Host of the...
2021-10-011h 10Next Level HumanNutritional Keystones - Ep. 129Send us a textHow do we structure a healthy lifestyle that is easy to attain? What are the 3 things you can focus on TODAY in order to create this healthy lifestyle? Sometimes we pay too much attention to things that don’t really matter. When it comes to nutrition and fitness, it is way easier to focus on a few variables that make a huge difference than to focus on a lot of things that create little change. In this episode of the Next Level Human Podcast, Dr. Jade discusses the importance of having ‘keyst...
2021-09-1033 minNext Level HumanCovid Update: Science, Vaccine and Variants - Ep. 125Send us a textMore than one and a half years have passed since the world began facing a contagious and unknown virus; not only affecting people’s health conditions, but also people’s opinions on several matters. The debate now is about pros and cons of taking the vaccine or not taking the vaccine for this virus. While part of society trusts in science and looks only at the data, the other half believes that being immune goes way beyond simply taking a vaccine shot. In this episode of the Next Level Human podcast, Dr...
2021-08-1346 minNext Level HumanOn Branding & Marketing - Ep. 123Send us a textThe key aspect of high level success in your online business is to recognize what problem you are trying to solve and constantly work towards the solution. Additional important aspects include: using the right language to attract the right audience; creating a catchy pitch and a smart concept for your brand; gathering leads through free resources; and caring less for social media followers and engagement. In this episode of the Next Level Human podcast, Dr. Jade gives you a complete guide on branding and marketing, showing you the do’s and don't...
2021-07-301h 05Next Level HumanOn Calories - Ep. 121Send us a textIn today’s episode, Dr. Jade gives you an overview on calories, how they work and how they impact fat loss practices. While calories can be worked simply by counting them with a food calculator app, it’s important to know yourself first and pay attention to how your body and metabolism uniquely function. How we want to be looking at calories is: they are energy and should be treated alongside a sustained diet. Dr. Jade also explains the difference between portions of food and the energy density corresponding to th...
2021-07-1659 minNext Level HumanHow to Treat Others Humans: The Rule of Humanity - Ep. 116Send us a textEach one of us has unique talents, different pursuits in life and singular philosophies that rule our personality. These multifaceted characteristics come from three kinds of humans living inside us: the Base Level Human, a self-centered, more egotistical human; the Culture Level Human, the one looking for acceptance and status; and the Next Level Human, a kind of human whose purpose is always growth. In this episode of the Next Level Human podcast, Dr. Jade explains the difference between all of them and what role they play as we g...
2021-06-1142 minNext Level HumanSustainability & Stewardship in Health and Fitness with Autumn Smith - Ep. 115Send us a textHealth and fitness are two topics whose relation to food is highly important. After all, what we put inside our bodies on a daily basis directly impacts how we feel – and even what we think. Not only that, food also has a correlation with quality of life and mental health issues. When choosing what to eat, choose wisely, because your body function depends on it. In this episode, Dr. Jade and guest Autumn Smith talk about the importance of making ourselves a priority when it comes to our eating hab...
2021-06-0453 minNext Level HumanOn Looking Good: The Art & Science Of Fat Loss - Ep. 114Send us a textLet’s talk about fitness, one of the most important things to do is define your goal. This goal oftentimes impacts the way we look, the way we feel, how long we live and how well we function. In this episode, Dr. Jade explains the importance of focusing on one specific thing at a time because: “the metabolism doesn’t like to multitask”. He also highlights the main points of fat loss, the difference between fat loss and weight loss, the types of workouts we should maintain when trying to lose fat...
2021-05-2852 minNext Level HumanMetabolism and the Gut with Dr. Mary Pardee - Ep. 113Send us a textWhen we think about the significance of food for our overall health we almost immediately think about the type of food, right? This external source that goes into our body is relevant, but what if we also began analyzing what happens inside of the body? The immune system, digestive system, metabolism and gut health are all connected. In fact, even other systems and organs can be affected by the importance we give to the way we feed ourselves. The human body is a concise group of mechanisms working together and learning more about...
2021-05-211h 07Next Level HumanOn Haters and Marketing our Purpose - Ep. 112Send us a textWith the world of social media continuing to grow, think about how many times you may have received criticism or negative comments and how you handled it. In this episode, Dr. Jade dives into the strategy a Next Level Human practices in order to handle such comments in a good way. He explains that it begins through the understanding that the hate received comes from people’s personal experiences and thought processes, so, in reality, it has nothing to do with you. People are going to have something to say regardless of what co...
2021-05-1459 minNext Level HumanBehaviors of Good Humans: Virtue Part II - Ep. 111Send us a textHow do you perpetuate good behavior as a human being? In this episode of the Next Level Human podcast, Dr. Jade elaborates further on the topic of good human behavior, giving away the ten key aspects and traits that good humans tend to do and be like. He dives deeper into the concepts of Kantianism, understanding narcissistic behavior, and evaluates what distinguishes base level human behaviors from the next level human qualities. Dr. Jade explains why ignorance and arrogance are the two most destructive traits a good human can develop. Do you believe...
2021-05-0746 minNext Level HumanOn Virtue: What Does It Mean To Be Good? - Ep. 110Send us a textWhat ideas and philosophies make a good human? In this installment of the Next Level Human podcast, Dr. Jade dives deeper into the base level, culture level, and next level ways of human thinking. We discuss the Stoic values of courage, wisdom, temperance, and justice, Taoistic principles, and the Light Triad ideals of a good human. Dr. Jade sheds light on the state of the world today by discussing the efficacy of vaccines and he stresses the importance of practicing the next level human values during these unprecedented times. In this episode you’ll...
2021-04-3044 minNext Level HumanConversations In Metabolism With Robb Wolf - Ep. 109Send us a textMany of us are aware that unregulated blood sugar levels can have adverse effects on the body. But what number of us know that unbalanced sodium and potassium levels could be life-threatening, that it is almost like the currency of life? Or that under-consumption of necessary proteins could lead to over-consumption of excess carbs or fat? Two times best-selling author Robb Wolf (NY Times and Wall Street Journal) joins us on this episode of the Next Level Human podcast. Robb is a former research biochemist who wrote the books, The Paleo Solution and...
2021-04-1653 minNext Level HumanThe Science & Evolution Of Metabolism With Herman Pontzer - Ep. 108Send us a textLet’s shift our focus today from fast to flexible metabolism! Herman Pontzer joins Dr. Jade in this episode of the Next Level Human podcast to elaborate on the science and evolution of metabolism, helping us understand why diet is unique for everyone. Dr. Herman’s book, Burn: New Research Blows the Lid Off How We Really Burn Calories, Lose Weight, and Stay Healthy, is an extensive take on human metabolism that explains why calories matter and how much we usually underestimate our daily food consumption. He describes the additive nature of calories and...
2021-04-0956 minNext Level HumanCovid Update, Vaccines and Variants - Ep. 107Send us a textThere have been numerous episodes of people disregarding the COVID-19 virus, it’s transmission, and the vaccination measures against it. Statistics and infection rates clearly show one thing: that it’s time we learned not to politicize science-based things because there are different discussions that we need to have to conclude something. Join Dr. Jade on this episode of the Next Level Human podcast as he dismantles the chain of myths surrounding the virus. Today you’ll learn how sleep, stress, and unwanted sugar intake affect your natural guard against...
2021-04-021h 20Next Level HumanOn Good Thinking - Ep. 106Send us a text“The more you know, the more you know you don’t know. The less you know, the more you think you know.” Join Dr. Jade on this episode of the Next Level Human Podcast as he breaks down the mindset of an average human who lives by assumptions and passes judgments without a strong reason. He discusses the differences in the thought processes of a Next Level Human and a Basic or Cultural Level Human. Learn why you should not hold onto any preconceived notions or burden yourself with the burden of proof. Dr. Ja...
2021-03-2655 minNext Level HumanMenopause In-Depth - Ep. 105Send us a textMost of our understanding of menopause is either incomplete or shallow. Do you know why many menopausal women find themselves gaining weight, specifically, around the belly? Menopause is not a process confined to older women alone, some younger women go through ‘mini menopause’. Join Dr. Jade on this episode as he shares unique insights that will answer your questions! He briefly explains the vast roles played by female hormones in their bodies, menopause tests (FSH tests), manic depressive bipolar condition, and the role of carbohydrates in regulating perimenopause. Learn about the benefits of main...
2021-03-1951 minNext Level HumanThe Science of Estrogen and Progesterone - Ep. 104Send us a textMany believe that the primal fat-controlling hormones in women are estrogen and progesterone, but very few understand that they aren’t as important a determinant as calorie intake and the levels of insulin, cortisol, adrenal, and thyroid hormones. How, then, do they act and impact female bodies? Join Dr. Jade on this installment of the Next Level Human podcast as he elaborates on the physiology and roles played by female hormones, the prime fat loss hormones, and understanding hormonal complexities. Also, find out how the main metabolic drivers in males and females are ju...
2021-03-1240 minNext Level HumanFemale Metabolism Part 1 - The Ancestral Woman - Ep. 103Send us a textHave you been prey to justifications from people that said women should never fast because it damages their metabolism? Or that paleo women had a super-healthy physique because they used to eat less and exercise more? If yes, get ready to be surprised as Dr. Jade tells you why everything you know about metabolism is wrong! In this episode, he talks about female metabolism, how and why it differs from that of the paleo women, the metabolic governor effect, and the importance of disassociating from the myths circling the same. He uses case...
2021-03-0544 minNext Level HumanCold Sleep For Health with Matteo Franceschetti - Ep. 102Send us a textHave we greatly under-considered the power of technology in helping improve our health and wellness? As Matteo Franceschetti joins Dr. Jade on the episode today, we are introduced to the tech industry's advances towards helping improve our sleep and health. Co-Founder and CEO of Eight Sleep, the world's leading sleep enhancement company, Matteo talks about their latest smart cooling mattress technology, Pod, which enhances sleep performance, helps compress sleep, and scans your body while asleep to monitor your health. Matteo explains how Pod is reliable in terms of accuracy and data privacy. If...
2021-02-2648 minNext Level HumanConfronting Death With Christina Rasmussen - Ep. 101Send us a textHow can your perception of death and change impact the way you view life and yourself as a whole? Join Dr. Jade in this episode of the Next Level Human podcast as he talks to the incredible entrepreneur, podcaster, and author about life, death, fear, change, and perceptions, Christina Rasmussen. Christina was 34 when she had to face the death of her husband; grief spurred her to turn to the stars and the universe for answers and open doors to a broader understanding of time and death. Stay tuned as she helps us understand...
2021-02-191h 05Next Level HumanNext Level Romance Part 2 - Ep. 100Send us a textHow you show up in your romantic relationships has a lot to do with your seed stories and the hurt and pain caused to you in the past. What's more, the quality of your relationship with your significant other can never exceed the quality of the relationship you have with yourself. If you've always wanted to understand how a person of any gender views romance and their preferences out of a relationship, this episode is a must-listen for you! In this installment of the Next Level Human podcast, Dr. Jade expands on the...
2021-02-121h 10Next Level HumanNext Level Romance Part 1 – Ep. 99Send us a textHollywood stories and fairy-tale relationships profoundly fill our lives that we don’t want to hear anything contrary to those beliefs. Are you one of the few who has begun to question the standard narratives around a romance? If so, this episode is for you! Join Dr. Jade on this episode of the Next Level Human Podcast as he unfolds the honest truth behind romance and relationships, making us understand why the quality of our relationships is not a result of finding the right person but rather, being the right person ourselves. Learn wh...
2021-02-051h 00Next Level HumanSauna Science, Cold Exposure, and Thermal Stress - Ep. 98Send us a textLet’s jump into the rewarding effects of sauna therapy! The practice of sauna therapy has been used for thousands of years for its endless health benefits; including detoxification, increased metabolism, increased blood circulation, and improved cardiovascular function. In this episode of the Next Level Human Podcast, Dr. Jade explains a study which showed a dose-effect response to sauna therapy - meaning that the more people did sauna, the greater the effect it had in their lives. Dr. Jade dives deep into a detailed discussion about the advantages of hot, cold and sauna th...
2021-01-291h 13Next Level HumanIntroduction to the 6 Powers - Ep. 97Send us a textYour Next Level Human self calls for the 6 incredible superpowers in you! Do you wonder what they are? As humans, we are drawn towards, and tend to live by, the stories and labels of others. We confine ourselves within the frames and boxes we capture, which is exactly what we need to break through. You need to own your life and actions, get out of others' perceptions and use your failures, fears and wisdom to constructively and continually shape your path. When you've mastered your life, do your part to share your knowledge...
2021-01-2229 minNext Level HumanIntroduction to Taoism - Ep. 96Send us a textReligion and ancient beliefs have always asked you to live from the heart and not the brain. What if you learn about a parallel philosophy that asks you to not do anything at all, that is, until the time is right? Taoism does just that. By incorporating the ideals of Stillness, Acceptance, Flow, and Equilibrium (SAFE), it teaches that any pain or anxiety is temporary and that nature will always maintain a balance between the positive and negative circumstances in your path. If you've ever been affected by anxiety, this episode would initiate...
2021-01-1541 minNext Level HumanOn Change and Resolutions - Ep. 95Send us a textIs passion a thing for your Next Level Human self? If not, what is that rock-solid parameter that heads you closer to your higher self? This new year, inch a little closer to creating changes that stick and tie you closer to what matters most in your life. In this episode of the podcast, you’ll learn about the three different human types and why the 3.0 version, or the Next Level Human, is what you’re here to live up to. We’ve all at some point in our lives, come across people who we...
2021-01-0835 minNext Level HumanEat Smarter with Shawn Stevenson - Ep. 94Send us a textDr. Jade hosts Shawn Stevenson on this episode of the podcast. Shawn is not only the creator of The Model Health Show, but an extraordinary author and educator. Listen in as they discuss Shawn’s mission, story and how he is a Next Level Human himself. From this powerful conversation you will learn that there is another way regardless of the health conditions you may be born with, how Shawn’s pain led to his power and what he is doing with this power to positively impact others. Stay tuned to find out what...
2021-01-011h 06Next Level HumanThe Great Cholesterol Myth with Dr. Jonny Bowden - Ep. 93Send us a textIn this week’s episode Dr. Jade Teta and Dr. Jonny Bowden break down the great cholesterol myth. They begin by discussing how treatments are being prescribed based on broken tests! Then, Dr. Bowden explains why the tests are outdated, how those tests are measuring all the wrong things and why the field of nutrition and health has been slow to change. In this episode you’ll learn whether cholesterol is still correlated to other illnesses, about the advanced tests, how exercise has an insulin like effect and so much more! If you want...
2020-12-251h 00Next Level HumanThe Perfect Diet & Exercise System Metabolic 10 - Ep. 92Send us a textMetabolic 10 Exercise System: "10 moves, 10 foods, perfect 10 body"! Join your host, Dr. Jade Teta, as he shares why this is the perfect workout program. He begins by discussing the findings of a study, which focused on calorie deficit and showed that more exercise stimulated hunger resulting in a lack of weight loss and, in some, actually prompted weight gain. Dr. Jade expands on EMEM (Eat More Exercise More), the hormonal responses, moves and nutrition components of the Metabolic 10 program and so much more. If you want to look good, feel good, live longer and...
2020-12-1855 minNext Level HumanMedia Bias, Fake News and Allsides with Julie Mastrine - Ep. 91Send us a textHow is bias keeping you blinded? Dr. Jade Teta and Julie Mastrine, writer and director of marketing at AllSides, discuss why this platform was developed. Julie explains that in order to combat the biases and filter bubbles framing our perspectives AllSides has tools that make bias transparent. In this episode you’ll learn how AllSides rates outlets for bias, how to vet who to trust: media sources vs. influencers/podcasters and how to pay attention to the way language is being used. Tune in as Julie shares how you can start creating your ow...
2020-12-1136 minNext Level HumanMetabolism Trauma And Autoimmunity with Justin Janoska - Ep. 90Send us a textHave you ever wondered how the immune system is affected by trauma? In today’s episode Dr. Jade chats with Justin Janoska, founder of “The Autoimmune Revolution,” to discuss how chronic stress leads to disease. Justin runs us through the major types of stressors that cause diseases, he shares examples relating to trauma and how autoimmune disease is compared to PTSD. Dr. Jade further explains the effects of the relationship between stress and disease through some great analogies and examples. If you’re ready to find out what you should be doing to deal wit...
2020-12-0442 minNext Level HumanNutrition Coaching 101 - Ep. 89Send us a textThis episode is all about nutrition coaching! Dr. Jade Teta consolidates the “5 Laws of Metabolism” into the simplified, more digestible “3 Laws of Metabolism.” He dives into the importance of understanding how metabolism actually works when it comes to plateaus and dealing with hunger, energy, and cravings (HEC). Today, Dr. Teta teaches you about the law of metabolic flexibility, the law of metabolic individuality, and the law of psychic entropy. He explains why, as opposed to contrary belief, you don’t want a fast metabolism, the 4 “M” model of metabolism, and more! Stay tuned to learn how t...
2020-11-2748 minNext Level HumanMaturity In Romantic Relationships with Emily Gough - Ep. 88Send us a textDo you show up for your significant other? Join Dr. Jade and Emily Gough, from the “Room to Grow” Podcast, as they dive into the topic of maturity in romantic relationships. They have been on opposing sides of the drama that can encompass a relationship, Emily was the faithful partner in her relationship and Dr. Jade was the unfaithful partner in his. As they chat they find themselves on opposite ends once again, Emily shares her experiences from the perspective of a heterosexual woman and Dr. Jade takes the side of the heterosexual man...
2020-11-2056 minNext Level HumanOn Authenticity - Ep. 87Send us a textWhat exactly is being true to one’s self? Today, Dr. Jade has you ask yourself that question. In this episode he focuses on evolving, from base level humans and culture level humans to next level humans. He explains that if we live our life by ‘staying true’ to our teenage self we will not be able to mature or change as we grow and experience life’s challenges. Dr. Jade teaches us that true authenticity is living with the idea of becoming a better, future, version of ourselves by finding purpose. He challeng...
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